The Glass City (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2014, The Glass City is a romance film directed by Wong Hin Lik, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Yee-tou cannot recover from her sorrow at her fiancé’s death. Her admirer Heem with a quiet and introverted character is kind enough to take care of her. Deeply depressed, she resists taking her medication and suffers from frequent hallucinations. Eventually she kills herself in front of Heem, who is consequently infected by her depression, and keeps a tank of goldfishes at home. From a glass fish tank to our world, are we living in a true world or is life an illusion? “The Glass City” is a love story with sad sentiments mentioning the limitations in life as if goldfishes living in a glass tank.
Who’s in it. The Glass City stars Paul Chiu Tsun Ming as Chan Heem, Jane Wong as Cheung Yee-Tou, Samantha Tse Bing Ying as Lee Wing Shu and Aaron Chow as Wong Kin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Glass City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Glass City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Glass City tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Glass City (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Glass City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Glass City worth watching?
- The Glass City holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Glass City?
- The Glass City stars Paul Chiu Tsun Ming, Jane Wong, Samantha Tse Bing Ying, Aaron Chow and Chiang Kon-Ki.
- When was The Glass City released?
- The Glass City was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.